There are a lot of celebrities that seemed to have shot to stardom overnight. There are also some celebrities that have always felt as though they were a big part of our lives and we have never put much thought into how they started, well most of them got their start on Youtube. Here is a look at just some of the stars that had their start on Youtube.
Bo Burnham
Bo Burnham’s career started on Youtube when he was just a teenager. He started posting videos of himself singing and playing piano when he was just 16 years old. His videos quickly went viral, and he was soon signed to a record label. He has since released several albums and starred in his own comedy special. Bo spends a lot more time behind the camera these days and he can be credited to a number of comedy movies that have come out in the last couple of years.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber’s career started on Youtube when he was just 13 years old. His mother had posted videos of him singing cover songs to the site, and he quickly amassed a large following. Bieber was eventually discovered by Usher, who signed him to a record deal. Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released in 2010 and was a huge success, spawning the hit singles “Baby” and “Somebody to Love.” Bieber has since released four more albums, all of which have been very successful. He is one of the most popular singers in the world, and his music has been enjoyed by millions of people.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande’s career started on Youtube when she was just a teenager. She started by posting videos of herself singing covers of popular songs. She quickly gained a following and was soon signed to a record label. Her career has since skyrocketed and she is now one of the biggest names in the music industry. Soon after her success on Youtube, she was cast in the hit series Victorious due to her amazing and talented singing voice. There has been some controversy, as many believed that she paid for Youtube views in order to gain the popularity that she did. However, it is very common for people to purchase YouTube subscribers and her excellent voice cannot be discredited.
Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes started his career on Youtube by posting cover videos of popular songs. His smooth voice and guitar playing quickly garnered attention, and he soon began writing and posting original songs as well. Mendes has cited Youtube as a major factor in his success, as it allowed him to reach a global audience and build a fanbase. His hard work paid off, and he is now one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Darren Criss
Darren Criss began his career on Youtube, where he was a part of a group called StarKid Productions. They would post videos of themselves performing musical numbers from popular shows, and Darren quickly became a fan favorite. His undeniable talent and charm led to him being cast in the show Glee, and the rest is history. Darren is now one of the most successful young actors in Hollywood, and he continues to post videos on Youtube for his fans. Darren is very grateful for the response he received from his youtube fans and he credits them for his success as an actor.
Dylan O’brien
Dylan O’Brien’s career started on YouTube, where he was a part of the group “The Pwnage Clan”. They would make videos of themselves playing various video games. In 2010, he was cast as Stiles in the MTV show “Teen Wolf”. He has since gone on to star in movies such as “The Maze Runner”, “Deepwater Horizon”, and “American Assassin”. There is no doubt that he has had a particularly successful career and it is all thanks to the videos that he produced that he was able to break out in Hollywood.
Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian, talk show host, and actress. She initially gained popularity on YouTube by posting comedic videos. In 2016, she was ranked tenth on the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid YouTube stars, earning a reported $7.5 million. Singh has also been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In 2017, Singh was signed to a multi-platform deal with NBCUniversal. In 2018, Singh released her book, How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life. In 2019, she hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards.
